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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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